By Chloe Preece

As the dangers of excessive digital consumption become increasingly apparent, the ability to disconnect is becoming a luxury. Will disconnecting from the internet soon be reserved for only the very privileged few? According to Ouest France, nearly one in five French people said in 2025 that they wanted to reduce their digital usage, while Statista noted that 9 per cent of French people wanted to decrease their time spent on social networks.

This wish reflects a significant trend: average screen time continues to rise – more than five hours a day on average – raising concerns among civil society, researchers, and, more recently, policymakers. Last April, former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal even called for a “state of emergency against screens. ”

A collective awakening

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